REAL MONEY TRADING IN FREE FIRE: BETWEEN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND ISLAMIC LAW RISK

Abstract

The phenomenon of Real Money Trading (RMT) in online games such as Free Fire has become a global phenomenon with significant economic and social impacts. RMTs offer economic opportunities for individuals and communities, such as sources of income and job creation. However, RMTs also contain Islamic legal risks, such as gharar (uncertainty), riba (interest), and maisir (gambling). This article aims to maximize the economic opportunities of RMT while minimizing the risks of Islamic law through the establishment of RMT contracts and transactions in accordance with Islamic principles, the improvement of public education, and the formulation of ethical RMT regulations. The findings of this study can help in formulating responsible RMT policies and practices. The phenomenon of Real Money Trading (RMT) in online games such as Free Fire has become a global phenomenon with significant economic and social impacts. This article aims to analyze the economic opportunities and risks of Islamic law related to RMT in Free Fire. This research uses a qualitative approach with the method of literature study and analysis of Islamic jurisprudence. This research uses methods of literature study and analysis of Islamic jurisprudence to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issue. The results show that RMTs offer economic opportunities for individuals and communities, such as sources of income and job creation. This article makes an important contribution to the understanding of Real Money Trading (RMT) in the perspective of Islamic law. Through qualitative approaches and methods of literature study and analysis of Islamic jurisprudence, the study shows that RMT offers economic opportunities for individuals and communities such as sources of income and job creation. However, RMTs also carry Islamic legal risks such as gharar (uncertainty), riba (interest), and maisir (gambling). In light of this, this article provides findings that can assist individuals, communities, and policymakers in formulating ethical and responsible RMT policies and practices.